Nist Csf 2.0 Explained: Cybersecurity Risk For Leaders
 

Understand CSF 2.0 functions, tiers, and governance-and how they connect to your existing security and risk practices.
What you'll learn
Use CSF concepts to support governance, prioritization, and decision-making, rather than treating the framework as a checklist or compliance exercise.
Understand the structure and intent of NIST CSF 2.0, including its functions, categories, subcategories, governance outcomes, profiles, and implementation tiers
nterpret cybersecurity framework language in business and risk terms, enabling clearer discussions with leadership, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders.
Explain how organizations use CSF 2.0 to assess cybersecurity posture and maturity, without relying on technical tools or control-level implementation.
Connect NIST CSF 2.0 to existing security, risk, and compliance practices, including alignment with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Contro
Requirements
A general interest in cybersecurity, risk management, or governance
Description
NIST CSF 2.0 Explained is a leadership-focused course designed to help you clearly understand the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and how organizations use it to govern cybersecurity risk.
This course is not about configuring tools or performing technical implementations.
Instead, it focuses on interpreting the framework, understanding its structure and intent, and connecting CSF 2.0 concepts-such as functions, governance, profiles, and tiers-to real organizational security and risk practices.
Rather than reading the framework in isolation, you'll learn how to
• Interpret CSF 2.0 functions, categories, and outcomes
• Understand governance expectations and leadership responsibilities
• Use profiles and tiers to assess posture and guide decisions
• Align CSF 2.0 with existing security, risk, and compliance programs
All concepts are explained using clear language, visual slides, and real-world scenarios, making the framework accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What You'll Gain
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Understand NIST CSF 2.0 end-to-end, including its updated structure and governance focus
• Translate framework language into meaningful discussions about risk, priorities, and maturity
• Explain CSF profiles and implementation tiers in a leadership or stakeholder setting
• Connect CSF 2.0 to existing security and risk practices without duplicating effort
Key Learning Outcomes
Core Concepts and Structure
• Understand CSF 2.0 functions, categories, and subcategories in clear, plain language
• Learn how governance outcomes affect roles, responsibilities, and oversight
• See how CSF 2.0 supports risk-based cybersecurity decision-making
Governance, Risk, and Alignment
• Understand how organizations define Current and Target Profiles
• Learn how implementation tiers are used to communicate maturity-not compliance
• See how CSF 2.0 aligns with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
Real-World Use
• Understand how CSF 2.0 is used in assessments, audits, and executive reporting
• Communicate cybersecurity posture using CSF-based language and structure
• Use CSF 2.0 as a continuous improvement and governance framework, not a one-time exercise
Who this course is for
Non-technical professionals who need to understand NIST CSF 2.0 in plain language
Consultants and advisors who explain cybersecurity frameworks to executives and stakeholders
IT and business leaders involved in cybersecurity governance and decision-making
Security leaders, managers, and aspiring CISOs who need to understand and communicate cybersecurity risk using NIST CSF 2.0